IT is beginning to look a lot like Christmas in paddocks and by roadsides across rural SA, with many owners getting into the festive spirit.
Penola and Coonawarra has again painted the acclaimed wine region red and white with the theme for this year’s Stuffed Santa competition, Santa Goes to Hollywood.
The jolly man has popped up as Santa McQueen, Kung Fu Santa and a waterskiing auditioning for Jaws III, among nearly 30 entries.
Organiser Jen McCulloch from Koonara Wines says the competition run by the Penola & District Business Association has become a talking point and is good for local businesses bringing visitors to the area.
“The calibre of the entries every year is really good and we really appreciate the work people put in during a busy time of the year,” she said.
The winner who receives $200 cash and six bottles of wine will be announced at Penola’s Christmas street party on Friday, December 21.